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LOT 0675

Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace with Gold and Bead Pendant

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

17 7/8 in. (4.70 grams, 45.5 cm total length).

Restrung necklace of tubular and oblate seed beads, centrepiece a dangle with biconvex and other beads supporting a hoop with applied beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0675

Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace with Gold and Bead Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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